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Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Hermes, Paris - Rare Fish Magnifying Glass c.1960
Hermes, Paris - Rare Fish Magnifying Glass c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Rare Fish Magnifying Glass c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Rare Fish Magnifying Glass c.1960

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A rarely seen magnifier in an "Angel Fish" form made from silver plate and sitting in it's original presentation case printed on the cream silk "Hermès, 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Par...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy
1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy

1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy

1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

Elevate your interior with this exceptionally rare and striking three-piece smoking set, handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s by the renowned master artisan Romano Bianchi. Sculpted...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Alabaster

Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965
Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965

Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965

Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega

Located in Roma, IT

Fabulous Brionvega RR126, a.k.a. the “Musical Pet”. This iconic radio phonograph and record player was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced during the early ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Steel

Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s
Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s

Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s

Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

A stunning 1960s original playing cards box designed by the legendary Italian artist Piero Fornasetti, crafted in walnut wood. This exceptional piece showcases Fornasetti's iconic ae...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Walnut

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray
1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Gorgeous smoking set by Pierre Cardin in brass and metal. This exceptional two-piece desk smoking set is an authentic testament to the 1970s avant-garde industrial design era o...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass

1970s Italian Volterra Alabaster Chess Set – Rare in Red & White. Made in Italy
1970s Italian Volterra Alabaster Chess Set – Rare in Red & White. Made in Italy

1970s Italian Volterra Alabaster Chess Set – Rare in Red & White. Made in Italy

1970s Italian Volterra Alabaster Chess Set – Rare in Red & White. Made in Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1970s handmade chess set crafted from genuine Volterra alabaster, originating from the historic artisanal hub of Tuscany, Italy. This particular set stands out as a magnificent colle...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Alabaster

Mid Century King Sized Walnut Headboard with Storage by Dixie
Mid Century King Sized Walnut Headboard with Storage by Dixie

Mid Century King Sized Walnut Headboard with Storage by Dixie

Mid Century King Sized Walnut Headboard with Storage by Dixie

By Dixie Furniture Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well-crafted Mid Century walnut headboard with triple sliding doors, storage and two non-adjustable shelves. Having a bull nose edge to the front top of the headboard and long...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tier Night Stands by Bookcase
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tier Night Stands by Bookcase

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tier Night Stands by Bookcase

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tier Night Stands by Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Dimensions 28”H x 20”W x 19”D Table Height: 17.75" This pair of Mid-Century Modern tiered night stands, crafted in the United States during th...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Magazine Stand, Gilded Plywood, Italy
Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Magazine Stand, Gilded Plywood, Italy

Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Magazine Stand, Gilded Plywood, Italy

Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Magazine Stand, Gilded Plywood, Italy

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Portland, OR

A fabulous magazine stand created by Piero Fornasetti. Italy 1950s. Gilded and polychromed plywood form, with brass infrastructure and legs. This example has the vibrant green interi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Expertly Restored-Mid-Century "Parallel" Night Stands by Barney Flagg for Drexel
Expertly Restored-Mid-Century "Parallel" Night Stands by Barney Flagg for Drexel

Expertly Restored-Mid-Century "Parallel" Night Stands by Barney Flagg for Drexel

Expertly Restored-Mid-Century "Parallel" Night Stands by Barney Flagg for Drexel

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Walnut

Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Pair Nightstands MCM 1960s
Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Pair Nightstands MCM 1960s

Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Pair Nightstands MCM 1960s

Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Pair Nightstands MCM 1960s

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Description: Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Company vintage circa 1960s, pair of nightstands or end-tables. A fine example of American retro furniture design. Solid construction...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Dior Large Magazine or Bottle Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970
Dior Large Magazine or Bottle Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970

Dior Large Magazine or Bottle Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970

Dior Large Magazine or Bottle Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970

By Franca Helg

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent large magazine rack in tortoiseshell-effect lucite, enriched by a solid brass rim and handle. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was made in Italy in the 1970s and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s
Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and visually arresting three-piece smoking set designed by the renowned Italian sculptor Romano Bianchi during the 1960s. This set is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern Itali...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Alabaster

Large Vintage Coat / Hat Rack in Birch, Finland 1950s
Large Vintage Coat / Hat Rack in Birch, Finland 1950s

Large Vintage Coat / Hat Rack in Birch, Finland 1950s

Large Vintage Coat / Hat Rack in Birch, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A large (176cm long) mid-century coat and hat rack from Finland, dating from the 1950s. Crafted in solid birch, this piece beautifully reflects the core values of Mid-Century Finnish...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Birch

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands embodies a clean, architectural simplicity that feels both timeless and functional. Crafted in walnut, each piece features two smoothly integrated drawers, offering practical storage while maintaining a minimal, uncluttered façade. Subtle details—like the exposed dovetail joinery and softly tapered legs—speak to the craftsmanship behind their construction without overwhelming the design. The proportions are thoughtfully balanced, giving them a light, elevated presence that works beautifully in both modern and classic interiors. Expertly refinished, the wood has been restored to a rich, even tone, highlighting the natural grain and ensuring a clean, cohesive presentation throughout. Fun Historical Fact Nightstands as we know them today became widely popular during the mid-20th century, as homes shifted toward more casual, functional living spaces. Designers began simplifying forms, moving away from ornate bedroom furniture...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut exoskeleton 2 drawer Nightstands
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut exoskeleton 2 drawer Nightstands

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut exoskeleton 2 drawer Nightstands

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut exoskeleton 2 drawer Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut exoskeleton 2 drawer Nightstands. In the Style of William Hinn with Solid walnut sculpted exoskeleton frame. The nightstands have (2) Decent sized d...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Danish Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wall-mounted wood, brass and metal nightstands designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Old inactive bookworm-related holes to underside of dr...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass

Italian Riviera Bamboo Rattan Coat Hanger Rack, 1970s
Italian Riviera Bamboo Rattan Coat Hanger Rack, 1970s

Italian Riviera Bamboo Rattan Coat Hanger Rack, 1970s

Italian Riviera Bamboo Rattan Coat Hanger Rack, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Riviera Bamboo Rattan Coat Hanger Rack, 1970s Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern coat hanger rack, made in the 1970s, with 6 hooks. It's multipurpose and can be used in ma...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Rattan

Decorative Art 1959/1960
Decorative Art 1959/1960

Decorative Art 1959/1960

Decorative Art 1959/1960

By Gio Ponti, Berndt Friberg, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

Survey of trends in modern architecture, furniture, and decorative arts, principally from Britain, Europe, the U.S., Latin America, and Japan, covering the years 1959-1960. Contains ...

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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Bosque Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
Bosque Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen

Bosque Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen

Bosque Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low and grounded, with the same architectural weight that runs through the collection. Broad headboard, fixed proportions, nothing performative. Built in Los Angeles, the same famil...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Upholstery, Walnut

Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy
Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy

Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy

Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960 Stunning table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. Handcrafted in Italy using the iconic Murano sommerso glass technique, it features a d...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Murano Glass

Stunning Teak Danish Mid Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark
Stunning Teak Danish Mid Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark

Stunning Teak Danish Mid Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark

Stunning Teak Danish Mid Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King headboard made in Denmark in wonderful condition. Designed by Arne Vodder. Really nice simple headboard with solid teak wood details. Fit...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Night Stand
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Night Stand

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Night Stand

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Night Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut, Lacquer

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard, 1960s
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard, 1960s

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard, 1960s

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard, 1960s

By Kent-Coffey

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and rosewood queen size headboard By Kent Coffey, "Perspecta" Collection USA, 1960s Measures: 60"W x 4.25"D x 38.75"H. Good origina...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rosewood, Walnut

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s

Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Vienna, AT

A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s, in the style of Ico & Luisa Parisi. Executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy. Crafted fr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Beech

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands

By American of Martinsville

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' queen bed or daybed, elm, France, design ca. 1960, made 1970s This ‘Godot’ bed is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark us...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Elm

Vintage Crisloid “Royal Brand” Oversized Bakelite Backgammon Set in Attache Case
Vintage Crisloid “Royal Brand” Oversized Bakelite Backgammon Set in Attache Case

Vintage Crisloid “Royal Brand” Oversized Bakelite Backgammon Set in Attache Case

Vintage Crisloid “Royal Brand” Oversized Bakelite Backgammon Set in Attache Case

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage backgammon set by Crisloid under the “Royal Brand” line, distinguished by its rare oversized Bakelite checkers measuring a substantial 1.75 inches in diameter. Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Cork, Bakelite

Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass and Glass Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass and Glass Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass and Glass Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass and Glass Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing umbrella stand or walking stick in brass and glass in the style of Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Max Ingrand Pair of Nightstands in Turquoise Glass, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
Max Ingrand Pair of Nightstands in Turquoise Glass, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

Max Ingrand Pair of Nightstands in Turquoise Glass, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

Max Ingrand Pair of Nightstands in Turquoise Glass, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent and extremely rare pair of mid-century wall-mounted nightstands or shelves in solid gilt brass and thick hammered turquoise glass. This marvelous set is attributed to the...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal, Brass

Psyche Full Length Mirror Dressing Table Vanity Cabinet, French, circa 1950
Psyche Full Length Mirror Dressing Table Vanity Cabinet, French, circa 1950

Psyche Full Length Mirror Dressing Table Vanity Cabinet, French, circa 1950

Psyche Full Length Mirror Dressing Table Vanity Cabinet, French, circa 1950

Located in Labrit, Landes

Vanity dressing table with central mirror and little drawer circa 1950 Oak and coral-colored beveled mirror. Three drawers on the right side and a cabinet on the left side. The mirr...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mirror, Oak

Midcentury Italian Ashtray in Wine-Red Leather and Crystal, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Italian Ashtray in Wine-Red Leather and Crystal, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Italian Ashtray in Wine-Red Leather and Crystal, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Italian Ashtray in Wine-Red Leather and Crystal, Italy 1970s

By Poltrona Frau

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century ashtray in a refined combination of wine-red leather and thick crystal glass. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend
Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass bookend in the shape of an elephant. Beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass with a dominant amber color layered over a greenish color...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Art Glass

Italian Wall-Mounted Wooden Nightstand with Single Drawer
Italian Wall-Mounted Wooden Nightstand with Single Drawer

Italian Wall-Mounted Wooden Nightstand with Single Drawer

Italian Wall-Mounted Wooden Nightstand with Single Drawer

Located in Rome, IT

Single wall-mounted nightstand from the 1950s, crafted in wood with a warm, clear finish. The design features a cantilevered top with softly rounded edges and a single drawer with an...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Basic Witz Pair Mid-Century Walnut Olive-Burl Restored Nightstands or End Tables
Basic Witz Pair Mid-Century Walnut Olive-Burl Restored Nightstands or End Tables

Basic Witz Pair Mid-Century Walnut Olive-Burl Restored Nightstands or End Tables

Basic Witz Pair Mid-Century Walnut Olive-Burl Restored Nightstands or End Tables

By Basic Witz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of super elegant, professionally & fully restored, walnut cases & olive-burl handle areas with metal trim, 2-drawer nightstands or end-tables. All drawers work well and have cle...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut, Burl

Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Folding Plywood Screen in Ash
Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Folding Plywood Screen in Ash

Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Folding Plywood Screen in Ash

Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Folding Plywood Screen in Ash

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Mateo, CA

Folding molded plywood screen by Charles and Ray Eames. This screen is a golden ash and is a 1990's vintage. The screen can be folded down to 10 inches wide for moving and storage. T...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ash, Plywood

Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel
Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel

Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel

Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel

By U.S. Government

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare Original 1960s Fallout Shelter Sign: Type FS-1 Aluminum Cold War Era, DOD OCD Issue A stark and unforgettable artifact of the atomic age, this original Type FS-1 Fallout Shelt...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Vintage Mirrored Coat Rack in the Style of Fontana Arte, Brass and Glass, Italy
Vintage Mirrored Coat Rack in the Style of Fontana Arte, Brass and Glass, Italy

Vintage Mirrored Coat Rack in the Style of Fontana Arte, Brass and Glass, Italy

Vintage Mirrored Coat Rack in the Style of Fontana Arte, Brass and Glass, Italy

By Fontana Arte

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mirrored Coat and Hat Rack in the Style of Fontana Arte, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s Elegant vintage mirrored coat and hat rack in the style of Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Richard Avedon: Observations (1st Edition, Inscribed)
Richard Avedon: Observations (1st Edition, Inscribed)

Richard Avedon: Observations (1st Edition, Inscribed)

Richard Avedon: Observations (1st Edition, Inscribed)

By Alexey Brodovitch, Richard Avedon

Located in New York, NY

First edition of this landmark photography book by Richard Avedon with text by Truman Capote, featuring portraits of cultural figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Alfred ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Pierre Chapo Single Bed 'L01H' in Elm
Pierre Chapo Single Bed 'L01H' in Elm

Pierre Chapo Single Bed 'L01H' in Elm

Pierre Chapo Single Bed 'L01H' in Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo 'L01H' bed, elm, fabric, France, 1960s Designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s, the L01H bed is a powerful expression of the designer’s commitment to honest construction,...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Elm

Traditional Spanish Brass Trumpet, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1960
Traditional Spanish Brass Trumpet, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1960

Traditional Spanish Brass Trumpet, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1960

Traditional Spanish Brass Trumpet, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Traditional Spanish brass trumpet. Manufactured in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiu...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Dr. Atl Mexican Artist COMO NACE Y CRECE UN VOLCAN EL PARICUTIN Signed Book 1950
Dr. Atl Mexican Artist COMO NACE Y CRECE UN VOLCAN EL PARICUTIN Signed Book 1950

Dr. Atl Mexican Artist COMO NACE Y CRECE UN VOLCAN EL PARICUTIN Signed Book 1950

Dr. Atl Mexican Artist COMO NACE Y CRECE UN VOLCAN EL PARICUTIN Signed Book 1950

By Gerardo Murillo "Dr. Atl"

Located in Miami, FL

"Cómo Nace y Crece un Volcán: El Paricutín" - 1943-Mexico-1950 (How a Volcano is Born and Grows: The Paricutín) hardcover book by Dr. Atl, Mexican, artist and volcanologist, publishe...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Silvio Cavatorta, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Silvio Cavatorta, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Silvio Cavatorta, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Silvio Cavatorta, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, brass and glass wall-mounted nightstands designed and produced by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, c. 1950s. Litterature: Irene de Guttry, Maria Paola Maino, "Il mobile ital...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Italian brutalist black nightstands with 2 drawers
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Italian brutalist black nightstands with 2 drawers

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Italian brutalist black nightstands with 2 drawers

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Italian brutalist black nightstands with 2 drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Italian brutalist black nightstands with 2 drawers. All solid wood construction with circle carved handles. Unique design and shape very sturdy. Located ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Lacquer

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960 Stunning table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 5,11 x 4,3...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Murano Glass

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. These bookends are made of brass and were produced by PM Craftsman in the United States. The bookends depict President Abraha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz
Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz

Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz

Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz

By Schaub Lorenz

Located in None, IT

Pair of loudspeakers, made of Walnut wood, black metal with gold inserts and fabric, manufactured by Schaub Lorenz, Germany, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows sign...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with double front door, glass top and beautiful wood veneer burl decors on the sides and door...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Beds in Walnut and Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Beds in Walnut and Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Beds in Walnut and Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Beds in Walnut and Oak

By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, beds or daybeds, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality these b...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak, Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace A: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut
Sculpted by NONO Solace A: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace A: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace A: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S49 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes bal...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Hardwood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands in Black Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands in Black Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands in Black Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands in Black Leather

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, bed with nightstands model ‘Morna’, leather, opaline glass, wood, plastic, Italy, designed in 1972. This rare bed named ‘Morna’ reflects the duo’s s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Opaline Glass, Plastic, Wood

1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore
1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore

1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore

1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore

By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Murano Glass

Bed Double Wood Brass Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950/60s
Bed Double Wood Brass Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950/60s

Bed Double Wood Brass Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950/60s

Bed Double Wood Brass Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950/60s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Palermo, IT

This double bed, typical of the 1950/60s, features elegant lines with rounded corners and a slightly arched headboard. The frame is made of wood, often blonde maple, with tapered leg...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Colorful Italian Room Divider in Plexiglass and Beech
Colorful Italian Room Divider in Plexiglass and Beech

Colorful Italian Room Divider in Plexiglass and Beech

Colorful Italian Room Divider in Plexiglass and Beech

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Room divider, plexiglass, beech, Italy, 1970s Elevate the vibrancy of your interior with this whimsical room divider crafted from wood and adorned with colored plexiglass panels in...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Plexiglass, Beech

PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century
PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century

PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century

PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slatted Front Night Stands
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slatted Front Night Stands

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slatted Front Night Stands

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slatted Front Night Stands

By American of Martinsville

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This expertly refinished pair of mid-century modern nightstands by American of Martinsville showcases the brand’s distinctive approach to clean-lined American craftsmanship with a subtle architectural flair. Executed in warm walnut, each stand features beautifully slatted cabinet...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Northern European modern Double Bed with integrated floating Nightstands, 1950's
Northern European modern Double Bed with integrated floating Nightstands, 1950's

Northern European modern Double Bed with integrated floating Nightstands, 1950's

Northern European modern Double Bed with integrated floating Nightstands, 1950's

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Rare Northern European modern double bed with integrated floating nightstands, 1950s. A very well balanced design with clean lines and a calm architectural presence. The integrated ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass

Interiors For Today
Interiors For Today

Interiors For Today

Interiors For Today

By Achille Castiglioni, Artemide

Located in New York, NY

First American edition of a survey of contemporary Italian interiors, published in 1975 by Studio Vista/Whitney Library of Design following its original publication in Italy in 1974. Edited by Franco Magnani and translated into English by Bobbi Mitchell. 4to (8.75” x 11.5”), hardcover with dust jacket, 156 pages, profusely illustrated with color reproductions. Showcases a range of interiors by Italian interior designers and architects, many lesser-known, including: De Rossi Coretti studio, Guido Veneziani, Puccinelli, Fabrizio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini, Enrico Buzzi, Luigi Massoni, Piero Castellini...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

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